- Folklore and Tradition
Musical and fancy-dress events, folkloric, carnival and traditional processions: much fun awaits in Bassenge!
The Hoûres Carnival
Hoûre refers to a man wearing the traditional costume of the carnival. The Black Carnival takes care in Eben, in Emaël and in the nearby villages. Spontaneous in spirit, everyone in the audience is welcome to take part.
The costume
The traditional costume was inspired by what lepers used to wear. Accessories such as horse bells, pig bladders. whips, horse tails... are added to add to the popular side of the characters.
The masks blacken or tickle whoever comes near. And if they knock on someone's door, they are sure to be well fed.
Program
- Thursday: masked ball
- Sunday: join the traditional folkloric procession of the Anciens Chapeliers de la Vallée du Geer, the princely couple, the cheerleaders and cramignons. Cheerful carnival themed evening
- Monday: light and sound show
- Tuesday: drums, guinguette, carnival themed evening
Event planned for the month of February 2025 (1)
(1) Dates and programme may be subject to change.